Stock Market 18 February 2026

Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure
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Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure

Academy Sports and Outdoors shares fell 2.3% to $51.38 ahead of fiscal Q1 results due June 9. Options markets imply an 8.2% move on earnings, with analysts expecting EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $1.44 billion. The company raised its Q1 sales outlook to up 6%-7% and plans to update 2026 guidance. Academy opened two stores in Q1 and expects 20-25 new locations in 2026.
June 3, 2026
Micron stock price pops as Needham lifts target and Fed minutes loom
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Micron stock price pops as Needham lifts target and Fed minutes loom

Micron shares rose 3.3% to $412.79 in morning trading Wednesday after Needham raised its price target to $450, citing tighter memory supply and higher prices. The stock rebounded from a 2.9% drop Tuesday. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. ET. Micron plans to invest $200 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing, with new fabs in Boise and near Syracuse, according to the Wall Street Journal.
February 18, 2026
Apple stock price edges up again as March 4 event nears and AI wearables report fuels bets
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Apple stock price edges up again as March 4 event nears and AI wearables report fuels bets

Apple shares rose 0.4% to $264.90 in early Wednesday trading, extending Tuesday’s rebound. Investors focused on Apple’s March 4 event and reports of new AI-enabled wearables tied to Siri. Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it cut its Apple stake by 4% last quarter but kept it as its largest holding. Federal Reserve meeting minutes are due at 2 p.m. EST.
February 18, 2026
Mercury General (MCY) stock slides as Q4 earnings meet wildfire loss recovery questions
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Mercury General (MCY) stock slides as Q4 earnings meet wildfire loss recovery questions

Mercury General shares fell 6% after the insurer reported $380 million in net wildfire losses for 2025, despite fourth-quarter net income doubling to $202.5 million. The company handled over 2,900 claims and paid $1.4 billion tied to the Palisades and Eaton fires. Mercury’s combined ratio improved to 88.6%. The board declared a $0.3175 quarterly dividend, payable March 26.
February 18, 2026
Amazon stock rises after Morgan Stanley names it a Top Pick as AI spending returns come under scrutiny
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Amazon stock rises after Morgan Stanley names it a Top Pick as AI spending returns come under scrutiny

Amazon shares rose 2% to $205.09 Wednesday after Morgan Stanley named it a Top Pick, citing AI potential. The stock rebounded from a 9% drop earlier this month after Amazon outlined $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, sparking investor debate over cash flow and profitability. Tiger Global and Berkshire Hathaway trimmed Amazon stakes in recent filings. Federal Reserve minutes due later Wednesday may affect tech valuations.
February 18, 2026
Palo Alto Networks stock tumbles as profit outlook cut puts focus on deal costs
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Palo Alto Networks stock tumbles as profit outlook cut puts focus on deal costs

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 7.7% to $150.95 Wednesday after the company cut its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $3.65–$3.70 per share, citing higher integration costs from acquisitions. The cybersecurity firm raised its revenue outlook but forecast third-quarter adjusted profit below analyst estimates. Acquisition-related expenses rose to $24 million in the quarter.
February 18, 2026
Avadel (AVDL) stock: new SEC filing as shares stay suspended after $21 Alkermes buyout
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Avadel (AVDL) stock: new SEC filing as shares stay suspended after $21 Alkermes buyout

Avadel shares were halted and suspended from Nasdaq after closing at $21.64 on Feb. 11 ahead of its merger with Alkermes. Holders as of late Feb. 11 are entitled to $21 cash and a non-transferable CVR per share, with the CVR paying up to $1.50 more if FDA approval for LUMRYZ in idiopathic hypersomnia is secured by end-2028. Two Seas Capital reported no stake as of Dec. 31.
February 18, 2026
ICL stock slides 5% after $239 mln charges; 2026 outlook and March dividend in focus
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ICL stock slides 5% after $239 mln charges; 2026 outlook and March dividend in focus

ICL Group shares dropped about 5% Wednesday after reporting a $16 million Q4 operating loss, hit by $239 million in unusual charges. Fourth-quarter sales rose 6% to $1.70 billion, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 10% to $380 million. The company set 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at $1.4–$1.6 billion. A $0.0465 per share dividend will be paid March 25 to holders as of March 10.
February 18, 2026
IPG Photonics stock slips again after a 12% drop, even as Bernstein lifts its target
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IPG Photonics stock slips again after a 12% drop, even as Bernstein lifts its target

IPG Photonics shares fell 1.4% to $133.01 in early Wednesday trading, extending a 12.38% drop from the previous session. Bernstein raised its price target to $162, citing a cyclical recovery. The company recently reported Q4 revenue up 17% year over year but flagged margin pressure from tariffs and inventory moves. Investors await Fed minutes and IPG’s March 2 investor conference.
February 18, 2026
Herc Holdings (HRI) stock dips again: 2026 outlook and H&E integration stay in focus
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Herc Holdings (HRI) stock dips again: 2026 outlook and H&E integration stay in focus

Herc Holdings shares dropped 2.8% to $145.89 in early Wednesday trading after the company set 2026 revenue and EBITDA targets and reported $8.1 billion in net debt. Analysts at KeyBanc and Baird cut price targets, citing integration challenges from the H&E acquisition and pressure on margins. Fourth-quarter equipment rental revenue rose 24% to $1.039 billion. CEO Larry Silber called 2025 “a pivotal year.”
February 18, 2026
Franklin Electric stock (FELE) hit by weak 2026 outlook — what to know before the open
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Franklin Electric stock (FELE) hit by weak 2026 outlook — what to know before the open

Franklin Electric shares dropped 14.7% to $92.98 after the company issued a 2026 forecast below analyst expectations, guiding for sales of $2.17–$2.24 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.40–$4.60. Fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates, while adjusted EPS met consensus. Investors are watching demand, margins, and acquisition results as risks remain around tariffs, currencies, and end-market volatility.
February 18, 2026
ZIM stock price holds near $28 premarket as $35 Hapag-Lloyd bid meets strike risk
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ZIM stock price holds near $28 premarket as $35 Hapag-Lloyd bid meets strike risk

ZIM shares rose 0.5% premarket to $27.99, staying about 20% below Hapag-Lloyd’s $35-per-share cash offer announced Tuesday. Workers at ZIM escalated strike action in Israel, halting activity at Haifa and Ashdod ports and raising deal risk. Hapag-Lloyd values ZIM at $4.2 billion and expects to close the deal by late 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
February 18, 2026
Denison Mines stock in focus premarket after Phoenix uranium mine contract with Wood
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Denison Mines stock in focus premarket after Phoenix uranium mine contract with Wood

Denison Mines shares held at $3.81 in premarket trading after naming Wood Canada as construction manager for its Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. The company awaits federal approval for its environmental assessment and construction licence before making a final investment decision. Uranium traded near $88 a pound after recent volatility. Denison aims to start construction by late Q1 2026 to meet its mid-2028 production target.
February 18, 2026
Nu Holdings stock ticks up in premarket as Nubank heads into a big week
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Nu Holdings stock ticks up in premarket as Nubank heads into a big week

Nu Holdings’ U.S.-listed shares rose 0.3% to $16.82 in premarket trading Wednesday, while StoneCo fell 2.4% and MercadoLibre slipped 0.6%. Nu is set to report fourth-quarter results Feb. 25 after the close, with investors focused on loan losses and margins. The company recently received conditional OCC approval to form a U.S. national bank, pending further regulatory sign-off. In its last quarter, Nu posted $783 million net income and $4.2 billion revenue.
February 18, 2026
Ford stock barely budges premarket as $30,000 EV pickup plan draws a closer look
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Ford stock barely budges premarket as $30,000 EV pickup plan draws a closer look

Ford shares edged up 0.1% to $14.13 in premarket trading as investors reviewed details of a $30,000 electric pickup planned for 2027. Ford Motor Credit raised €1.5 billion in euro-denominated notes. The company reported an $11.1 billion fourth-quarter net loss after EV writedowns and forecast 2026 EBIT of $8–10 billion. No final specs or design for the new pickup have been released.
February 18, 2026
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